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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,991 cc

LA51 LVRMOT history

LA51 LVR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

LA51 LVR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2023
Mileage
105,103 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 LVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 LVR was last recorded at 105,103 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 2,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,016 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,087 miles
Average per year
4,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,103 miles
  • 2021 – 103,016 miles
  • 2020 – 101,230 miles
  • 2019 – 99,471 miles
  • 2018 – 97,342 miles
  • 2017 – 95,256 miles
  • 2016 – 92,060 miles
  • 2015 – 84,580 miles
  • 2014 – 78,326 miles
  • 2013 – 67,619 miles
  • 2012 – 55,631 miles
  • 2011 – 49,568 miles
  • 2010 – 40,806 miles
  • 2009 – 35,698 miles
  • 2008 – 33,854 miles
  • 2007 – 30,371 miles
  • 2006 – 23,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,103 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,103 miles (+2,087)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,103 miles
    Test number
    232230161927
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass103,016 miles (+1,786)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,016 miles
    Test number
    424421863208
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,230 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,230 miles
    Test number
    740230041140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,471 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,471 miles
    Test number
    872769040218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,342 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,342 miles
    Test number
    251414094084
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s lower wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s ( by flexi ) (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail97,242 miles (+1,986)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,242 miles
    Test number
    502479287130
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s lower wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s ( by flexi ) (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass95,256 miles (+3,196)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,256 miles
    Test number
    399434541026
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake poor
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass92,060 miles (+7,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,060 miles
    Test number
    698487969822
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass84,580 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,580 miles
    Test number
    227432712059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,326 miles (+10,707)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,326 miles
    Test number
    489602224355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,619 miles (+11,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,619 miles
    Test number
    295172213365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass55,631 miles3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,631 miles
    Test number
    565612622348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteNearside front lower arm bush worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edges
    • NoteOffside front lower arm bush worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edges
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly lipped

  13. Fail55,631 miles (+6,063)2 repaired3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,631 miles
    Test number
    669522922362
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteNearside front lower arm bush worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edges
    • NoteOffside front lower arm bush worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edges
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly lipped

  14. Pass49,568 miles (+56)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,568 miles
    Test number
    148772521357
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 50% worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  15. Fail49,512 miles (+8,706)1 failure8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,512 miles
    Test number
    616456211370
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 50% worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  16. Pass40,806 miles (+5,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,806 miles
    Test number
    621210900203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass35,698 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,698 miles
    Test number
    180055809200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,854 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,854 miles
    Test number
    964510018208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,371 miles (+6,435)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,371 miles
    Test number
    792495017260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,936 miles
    Test number
    833685816211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 LVR

Does LA51 LVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 LVR expired on 17 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 LVR?
The MOT on LA51 LVR expired on 17 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 LVR done?
LA51 LVR was recorded at 105,103 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 4,983 miles a year.
Has LA51 LVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 LVR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LA51 LVR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 LVR find?
LA51 LVR passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: offside front lower brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and 1 more.

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